Originally published in 1911, this book provides a detailed account of the sword-dances of northern England. The book includes descriptions of the dances, their history, and the cultural significance of the tradition. Sharp's work is a valuable resource for folklorists, historians, and anyone interested in the cultural traditions of northern England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.